SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA013
ASCMPKKA013 belongs to Askaribank Limited in Multan, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKA013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Askaribank Limited |
| Branch | Multan Branch |
| City | Multan |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Askaribank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ASCM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 013 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC ASCMPKKA013?
ASCMPKKA013 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Multan Branch, a branch or department of Askaribank Limited in Multan, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKA013?
ASCMPKKA is the head office of Askaribank Limited, while ASCMPKKA013 is Multan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ASCMPKKA013 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Askaribank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA013, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Askaribank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Askaribank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Askaribank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of ASCMPKKA013 mean?
ASCM is the institution code of Askaribank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 013 is the code of the department Multan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.